Gustave
Meaning of Gustave
Gustave is a male name with French origins. It is pronounced as gus-TAHV (/ɡystav/) in French. The name Gustave has variations such as Gustav. Over the years, Gustave has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to a small number of newborn boys, ranking around 6000-7000 in terms of popularity. However, it was more popular in the early 20th century when it ranked among the top 500 names for boys. The name Gustave carries a sense of strength and sophistication and may be a unique choice for parents looking for a less common name with historical roots.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as gus-TAHV (/ɡystav/)
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Notable People Named Gustave
| Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was a renowned French civil engineer known for designing the Eiffel Tower and contributing to the construction of the Statue of Liberty. |
| Gustave Flaubert was a leading French novelist known for his literary realism and his influential work Madame Bovary. |
| Gustave Doré - Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré was a versatile French artist known for his wood-engravings illustrating classic literature, such as the Vulgate Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy. |
| Jean-Baptiste Gustave Le Gray was a versatile French artist known for his significant contributions to photography and his innovative techniques. |
| Gustave Fourreau (1920–1994) was a Général de brigade of the French Army and commandant of the Foreign Legion. |
| Gustave Moynier was a Swiss jurist known for his involvement in various charitable organizations in Geneva. |
| Gustave Charpentier was a renowned French composer, famous for his opera Louise. |
| Gustave Anjou, also known as Gustav, was a self-proclaimed genealogist notorious for creating numerous fake family pedigrees. |
| Gustave F. Touchard - Gustave "Gus" Fitzhugh Touchard Jr. was a prominent American tennis player in the early 20th century, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the United States. |
| Gustave Roussy was a Swiss-French neuropathologist known for his work in Vevey, Switzerland. |
| Gustave Loiseau was a renowned French Post-Impressionist painter known for his captivating landscapes and depictions of Parisian streets. |
| Gustave Stoskopf was a multi-talented French artist known for his work as a painter, playwright, poet, and director of the Théâtre alsacien de Strasbourg. |
| Gustave Glotz was a French historian of ancient Greece known for his support of the theory that history does not follow a simple, logical course. |
| Gustave Diamond was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. |
| Gustave Lefèvre - Victor Gustave Lefevre was a renowned French composer and music educator. |
